Frequently Asked Questions

Apply through the ApplyWeb  ↗online application system on the Graduate School website in consultation with guidance found in the Cornell Engineering M.Eng. application guide. Once you have submitted an application, electronic recommendation requests are generated and sent to your references.

Applications are not reviewed until all application materials, including letters of recommendation and test scores, have been received. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and decisions are made by June 15.

We accept up to 9 transfer credits for our M.Eng. program.

Cornell Engineering sets a minimum grade point average of 2.7/4.0 for admission. In recent years, demand in chemical engineering has effectively raised this level above 3.0; however, admission is based on the entire application, not on a fixed grade point cutoff. An effort is made to interpret grades from schools other than Cornell on a comparable basis to Cornell undergraduate grades.

GRE scores are not required.

No. The majority of students in the program do not have full-time work experience beyond summer internships.

Our application requires a resume submission, as it can be useful in conveying valuable information.

Our program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including certain designated courses. Most students complete the program in two semesters. If they come from an undergraduate field other than chemical engineering, completing the program may take an additional semester.

Most students begin the M.Eng. program in the fall semester. For a variety of reasons, including the sequencing of offered courses and the timeline for project activities, completing the M.Eng. program in the traditional fall-spring is recommended. Spring admission is possible, though the applicant pool is much smaller in the spring.

Most M.Eng. students have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Students with a background in other STEM disciplines can also be successful. If this is your situation, we encourage you to reach out and schedule a meeting to discuss your options.

Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management offers a two-year M.B.A. program to applicants who have appropriate technical training. Admission to the M.Eng. and MBA programs must be sought separately, and usually requires more work experience than the typical M.Eng. graduate has acquired. Cornell engineering undergraduates interested in doing both an M.Eng. and an MBA, possibly with some work experience in between, should inquire about the Knight Scholarship, which is designed to provide substantial financial aid to outstanding students combining engineering and business.